Comet Lulin

Comet Lulin reaches its brightest (Feb 22-28, 2009)Stargazers have another treat right now, as Comet Lulin appears to be arcing among the stars of Virgo and Leo. This celestial wanderer is easily visible with binoculars and may become bright enough to see with the unaided eye from a dark sky location. The best time to look for it will be late at night after it rises high above the eastern horizon. On February 16, the comet will appear near the bright stars Spica, the brightest in Virgo. Then on the nights of February 22 and 23 it will pass by Saturn, and by the 26th and 27th will lie not far from Regulus, the brightest star in Leo.

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